Join the race!

There is more then one reason why I'm started power walking and running lately. 

 Sure, loosing weight have a LOT to do with it, but also this cause is near and dear to me: The One Race

This race it's the first event of "The One Campaign", a series of events that will help the Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) to raise money for scholarships and equipment they need to keep the school going.  

The Emerald Coast Autism Center is a no-profit school and most of my readers know that my son was enrolled in it and was able to graduate from it in a little less that 1 year. The staff is amazing, they allowed my son to recover from Autism and be able to go to school with typical peers. But they did much more that JUST that: they welcomed us (and still do) like family, supporting in every battle with the public school district and even allow me and hubby to go on dates. 

The concept of The One Campaign stems from the new CDC autism prevalence rate of 1 in 88. With the dramatic increase in the number of people with autism, it is our goal to raise funds and awareness by showing just how many of us know that ONE individual with autism. Perhaps your son, daughter or grandchild is the ONE. 

The point is, with such a high incidence rate, more and more of us are connected to someone whose life is affected by autism. All funds raised by The One Campaign will support the ECAC Scholarship Fund - a Fund established to assist families of children with autism who otherwise could not afford the services their children so desperately need. 

This is a local 5K race and I'd like to invite everyone of my friends to it. It's walking friendly (not everybody is able to run it, me included!) and by registering you will get a personalized T-shirt that will qualify the way you are affected by autism (available if you register before September 15th). 

Me and hubby's T shirt, for example, will say "My Child is the ONE". 

As I was saying, the race is walking friendly. I was able to save up and buy some comfy running shoes, but unfortunately my leg still hurts: I think it's an issue that I will have to address medically eventually. For now, I will still look cool in these!

Are you drooling yet?? 

 It is a sunset run, starting at 4:30 P.M on September 29th (Saturday evening). 

 After the run, there will be live music, drinks and amazing food from Tucker Duke's Lunchbox and prizes will be awarded for top 3 in 10 age groups Male and Female. 

There will also be a special prize to the 88th runner overall! In addition, we will be giving away raffle prizes and free food for all runners. 

 Did I convince you yet to sign up?? 

Registration Closing Date Friday, September 21, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST 

 I hope to see you there!!

Monday cupcake Find

This Monday I'm going to introduce hollanddesigns and her cupcake slippers!

Ladies Cupcake Slippers - Pattern PDF, $4 by hollanddesigns


Designed at the request of a fellow Etsian (that would be ME!), here is the adult version of my Lil' Cupcake Baby Shoes...

Good enough to eat! Cupcake "toe" is decorated with yarn "sprinkles" and a cherry on top. Anyone who has a sweet tooth will love relaxing in these cute slippers.

Slippers may be made to any size; You customize the length of the sole with this pattern. Includes size chart in inches for US women's shoe sizes.

Crocheted using worsted weight yarn in colors of choice.
Uses a size f (3.75mm) hook.

Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate
Pattern is written in standard American terms.


This is a little of a self-promotion this morning, 'cause I proudly own this pattern and the slippers are now available in my artfire studio with other hollanddesigns slippers.


Crocheted Cupcake slippers women size, $25 by Crocheted Little Things

Bundle of joy giveaway!!!!

You don't wanna pass up this giveaway!!! Bundle of joy: 3 matching items creating a sweet outfit for a sweet little girl.

The dress has a waist of 18"(45.5cm) and can be reduced tightening up by the pink satin ribbon. The waist is embellished by a pink flower of 2.5 in(6.5cm) of diameter on the front and the ribbon is tied in a bow on the back embellished with 2 blue bling on the ends, plus 3 pink buttons size 1/2 in(1.5cm) that close the back.
The skirt is 9"(23cm) long including the pink ruffle.
The ribbon is pink in a very stiff material, it will not be slippery and it's approx 1/4 inch(0.5cm) wide and the ends of the ties are embellished with blue shiny blings in the back.

The short is 9"(23cm) long and 10"(25.4cm) wide and can be adjusted in the waist by pink ribbon. It's embellished by cute ruffles on the legs that match the ruffles on the shoulder of the dress.
The ribbon is pink in a very stiff material, it will not be slippery and it's approx 1/4 inch(0.5cm) wide and the ends of the ties are embellished with blue shiny blings in the back.

In light blue with pink puffs and trim, the sole is 3.5"(8.8cm) long and 2"(5cm) wide.
All 3 garment will fit a baby girl about 3-6 months old and are handmade by me with Red Heart Soft baby in powder blue and a little bit of Caron in baby pink, is a very light fingering yarn so the dress will be perfect even in this hot weather.
100% acrylic, is machine washable and dryable in lows settings.

Prizes Details:

One lucky winner will receive a Bundle of joy including a dress, a diaper cover and a pair of booties valued at $52.00 (retail price)

Rules:

1) You must go through my etsy shop and comment back here on your favorite item.

2) Comment here in my blog with your name and contact information.

3) Winner will be announced on February 10th, at which time I will contact the winner to get shipping information for shipping. If the winner does not contact me within three days, I will appoint another winner through a random number drawing.

4) Blog about this giveaway and receive ONE extra entry! Just come back here and leave a separate comment with your blog link.

5) Twitt about this giveaway and earn ONE extra entry. Be sure to put @piccoladonna before your twitt, so I will know you did it :)

6) Earn TEN (10) extra entries by purchasing something from my etsy shop. Just come back here and tell us what you purchased along with your contact info to claim your extra entries! Sounds fabulous doesn't it!?! What are you waiting for....enter now...good luck!

It's booties time!!

I just took a moment to share with all of you my latest listing at http://www.piccoladonna2006.etsy.com/. This time is about some sweet baby booties that with the approaching winter will keep your sweet baby's little feet comfy and warm in this soft slipper!!